https://www.acacamps.org/ohio/leaders
ACA, Ohio Local Council of LeadersLCOL Chair David Faulstich Volunteer Development Chair Marci Hasty YMCA of Central Ohio North YMCA Professional Development Co-Chair...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education
Events & EducationCheck out all the latest events and professional development opportunities and resources for you and your camp staff! We are continuously adding virtual and in-person learning experiences to help...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/reimagining-faith-based-family-camp-model-family-togetherness
Reimagining Faith-Based Family Camp: A Model for Family TogethernessThe Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia were settled by strong and resilient families. In Nelson County many families were in these mountains long before a local government was established in 1807....
https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/american-camp-association-receives-45-million-grant-lilly-endowment-strengthen-character-development-programs
ACA Receives $45.5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Strengthen Character Development Programs for Young People at CampMartinsville, IN (February 1, 2024) – The American Camp Association® (ACA) is honored to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded ACA a $45,535,623 grant to support the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/certificate-course/day-camp-director-certificate
Day Camp Director CertificateThe ACA Day Camp Director Certificate Course is designed for those that hold (or may hope to hold) a day camp director position in a youth program. This online course introduces and provides a...
https://www.acacamps.org/resources/radon-contamination-regulations-applicable-camps
Radon Contamination - Regulations Applicable to CampsRadon is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and an important national public health issue. If your camp has buildings, you should be familiar with the issues related to radon...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/using-nature-principle-camps-reduce-nature-deficit-disorder-children-adults
Using the Nature Principle and Camps to Reduce Nature-Deficit Disorder — for Children and AdultsAn Interview with Richard Louv.
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/inflection-points-why-character-counts
Inflection Points: Why Character CountsInflection points refer to everything from mathematical equations to management advice. But, equally, if not more, compelling is an application of the concept to the growth trajectory of youth....
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/imagine-child-tree-fertilize-unstructured-outdoor-play-character-development
Imagine a Child as a Tree — Fertilize with Unstructured, Outdoor Play, and Character DevelopmentAsk anyone who has attended a camp as a child or youth about his or her experiences and you will receive many different responses. Camp has many meanings because of the personal nature of the...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/ndo-blended-course-cohort-u
NDO Blended Course Cohort UThe ACA New Director Orientation (NDO) is a course for seasonal or newer camp directors, assistant directors, program directors, and others moving into camp leadership positions...